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Unlocking Asia's Potential With EPiC Semi-finalists Our EPiC 2024 semi-finalists have arrived from all over the world, getting ready for the Grand Finale tomorrow! Over the last three days, our Market Discovery Programme gave them an exclusive, comprehensive taste of our dynamic innovation ecosystem across the borders. A big shoutout to those who came to the Park and our Shenzhen Branch to share experiences and expertise, including successful entrepreneurs, corporate partners and professional consultants. Innovators are here for each other. We’re delighted to connect you here in Hong Kong through EPiC – and the best of luck at the finale! Livestream EPiC Grand Finale at 3:45pm (GMT+8) tomorrow: stp.hk/4aRitHa #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #EPiC2024 #HKSTPEPiC #ElevatorPitch

Guess Who’s On The EPiC Ride? Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan took to the 60-second challenge where he gave a passionate pitch to the 70+ global elite startups joining the EPiC 2024 finale on Friday. Here in Hong Kong, we are proud to be Asia's dynamic innovation capital where numerous high-momentum startups call their home. EPiC provides an ideal launchpad for startups looking to expand into global markets, leveraging the city’s strong ecosystem support. Don’t miss the livestream on Friday at 3:45pm if you are curious to find out the latest technologies reshaping FinTech, MobilityTech and PropTech! EPiC 2024 Grand Finale livestream link: stp.hk/4b0Aoew Bookmark this and tune in on time! #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #EPiC2024 #HKSTPEPiC #ElevatorPitch 

A Glimpse of Tomorrow! The NEOM project in Saudi Arabia is shaping the sustainable, liveable cities of tomorrow, echoing our vision: to advance humanity through innovation & technology. We were delighted to host the NEOM team in HK! Sector Head Biotech Jordi Naval highlighted NEOM’s future-focused ethos and our CEO Albert Wong shared the Park’s latest developments, while nine Park companies showcased our vibrant ecosystem and biotech strengths. Literally meaning “new future”, NEOM offers abundant opportunities as links between Middle East and HK strengthen – we can’t wait to see new collaborations materialise! #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess

Escalating Biotech Collaborations: Incu-Bio Open Days Well-recognised by pharma giants and Co-Incubation partners Roche, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd., Merck Group, and Amgen, our four Open Days were packed with partners’ introductions, panel discussions and booths to give the local community a first-hand showcase of our Incu-Bio’s Co-Incubation collaborations. They learned what’s possible with our support—from accelerating and commercialising translational research to connecting startups with partnerships and funding. See what our partners have to say about the Incu-Bio Open Days in the comment box. We’re ready to work with more industry partners to advance biotech! Are you? Join our Incu-Bio programme now: stp.hk/4aXH7Wq #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #Incubation #IncuBio

How To Ace (Or Crash) Your Elevator Pitch The EPiC 2024 Grand Finale Is THREE DAYS away, and the scale is the biggest ever! Stepping into the elevator can be nerves tingling, and not to say pitching a billion-dollar idea in just 60 seconds. So keep your ideas concise, captivate your audience, and leave our judges wanting more. With that, we assure you the most exciting elevator ride towards the top floor of success. And what about a bit of fun before show time? Check out this video! Watch EPiC 2024 live this Friday, 3:45pm! stp.hk/4aLA0Rf #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #EPiC2024 #HKSTPEPiC #ElevatorPitch #FinTech #PropTech #MobilityTech

The Physics Of Accelerating New Quality Productive Forces   From the charcoal treating odour and the biomaterials in nanorobots to the alternatives of plastic, the invention of advanced materials has the power to transform numerous industries. Yet, the journey from lab to market is not easy. What is the way forward for a field that could fundamentally change the properties of the objects around us? At #InnOcircle, we bring together industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in fast evolving fields like this. Swipe to learn more, and contact us at incubation@hkstp.org for collaboration opportunities!   #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess

The EPiC 2024 Grand Finale is happening this FRIDAY! Over 70 of the world’s most promising startups in FinTech, MobilityTech and PropTech will be vying for the attention of renowned judges to win market recognition, generous investment, cash prizes and more, taking the chance to accelerate their business in the world’s fastest growing region. Four regional semi-pitches have been hosted in Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Singapore and Stuttgart, culminating with the upcoming grand finale in Hong Kong. Click the link below to livestream the ultimate battle between world-class startups at 3:45pm on 26 Apr (Friday)! stp.hk/epicgrandfinaleln See you online! #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #EPiC2024 #HKSTPEPiC #ElevatorPitch

Unlocking Hong Kong’s MedTech Potential! What do you get when you pool together the best of MedTech leaders and innovators in Hong Kong? A healthier future for all! Not only did the Hong Kong Medical & Healthcare Device Industries Association MedTech Forum 2024 highlight HK’s value chain edges, access to the Greater Bay Area and government support, it also sparked insights on clinical automations, robotics applications, and MedTech potentials as key hospital and university figures, regulators, and Park companies shared unique breakthroughs in the healthcare landscape. The best of #MedTech is taking shape here. Join us in co-creating life-saving tech from HK to the world! stp.hk/3vYTHpz #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess

Roaring Success At InnoEX Fosters Tomorrow’s Smart Tech! Showcasing innovations themed “From Smart Vision to Intelligent Future”, the “HKSTP Pavilion” at InnoEX 2024 was a magnet for I&T visionaries, drawing 6,000+ visitors and: • 16 startups pitching for a chance to join Bangkok’s Techsauce Global Summit and score expansion opportunities in Asia • 20+ group visits from big players like ASEAN Government Mission, ICBC (Asia), and Fujitsu • 300+ guest enquiries on our incubation programmes We’re proudly nurturing the smarts for taking HK’s I&T beyond. Are you in? Grow your ideas from our incubation hub: stp.hk/4aHyvTY #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #InnoEX2024 #Incubation

Hong Kong Splashmakers Making Waves Worldwide We love Hong Kong – everything from our world-famous skyline to stunning nature trails. But we have so much more to be proud of than what’s in the tourist guides. Our city overflows with bold talent and ingenuity, with homegrown innofacturers taking the global stage across diverse sectors and addressing global problems with their creations. The "Made In Hong Kong" series recently featured some Hong Kong-based companies whose can-do spirit and creativity have made an impression on the world: HKTVmall – Ricky Wong A pioneering homegrown innovator building an iconic Hong Kong brand for new retailing and empowering local companies, for an increasingly global audience. Blue Pin International – Dr Gary Leung Modernising hospitality through smart automation with Guest Services Robots deployed from Hong Kong to Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.   NiRoTech Ltd. – Roberto Leone Powering flexible manufacturing of home electronic products with AI-enabled factories in Hong Kong, Vietnam and Mainland China. Pat Chun – Trevor Ng Spreading beloved Cantonese flavours globally from a sustainable Hong Kong production hub. We take pride in being the home of these audacious companies who perfectly characterise Hong Kong innovation! Read their stories: stp.hk/3W4snkd #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #InnoPark #InnofacturingTomorrow #MadeInHongKong